Raintree Property Owners
The following links are articles which cover the hidden and negative impact a lush, green, and weed free lawn has on Raintree’s lakes.
Please review and adjust your lawn treatments accordingly to eliminate phosphorus usage. Remember all water runoff ends up in the lake.
It takes everyone, not just the lake treatments, to keep the lakes clear! Thank you for reading the articles and for your cooperation.
Fertilizer Effect on Algal Development
Understand P or Get Off the Pond
Estimating Phosphorus Runoff
Baseline Data:
Acreage Directly Surrounding Autumn Lake: ~99.26 Acres
Amount of Phosphorus in Residential Runoff: 0.3 Lbs. – 1.35 Lbs./Acre Annually
Phosphorus in Runoff During Growing Season (March-August): 0.15 Lbs. – 0.67 Lbs./Acre 1 Pound of Phosphorus = 500 Pounds of Potential Algae/Aquatic Weed Growth
Estimates:
Low Range:
o 99.26 Acres x 0.15 Lbs. = 14.9 Lbs. of Phosphorus Generated March-August
o 14.9 Lbs. x 500 = 7,450 Lbs. of Potential Algae/Aquatic Weeds
High Range:
o 99.26 Acres x 0.67 Lbs. = 66.5 Lbs. of Phosphorus Generated March-August
o 66.5 Lbs. x 500 = 33,250 Lbs. of Potential Algae/Aquatic Weeds
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